US Bridges

Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Marin Pl. · Structure no. 000000001350330

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Way
CrossesUt to Morgan Creek
Location0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Marin Pl.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89484, -79.0669
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2005)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Adams Way over Ut to Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.